Data Center Technician II

Job#: 3017389

Job Description:
If you are interested in the opportunity please reach out to with your resume, contact info, and a good time to chat!

Data Center Hardware Technician

Location: Garland, TX (Onsite)

Employment Type: Contract with opportunity to extend or go perm

Experience Level: Mid-Level (2-4+ Years)
About the Role

We are seeking a hands-on Data Center Hardware Technician with strong experience working on enterprise-grade physical servers, networking layers, and fiber infrastructure. In this role, you will support high-uptime production environments, diagnose and resolve complex hardware issues, perform physical repairs, and ensure smooth operations across data center systems.

This position is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced technical environment, can work independently, and enjoys solving real-world hardware and connectivity problems.
What You'll Do

• Serve as the primary resolver for complex server and infrastructure hardware issues
• Troubleshoot and repair enterprise physical hosts (Dell, HPE, Supermicro, Cisco, etc.)
• Perform component-level break/fix including CPU, memory, storage, motherboards, NICs, and power supplies
• Interpret and analyze iDRAC / iLO logs for diagnostics
• Troubleshoot Layer 1-2 networking issues, including cabling, connectivity drops, VLAN misconfigurations, and patching
• Work hands-on with fiber: cleaning, running, inspecting, terminating, and testing
• Support system administration tasks in Linux or Windows environments (SSH, CLI basics, service checks, etc.)
• Automate routine tasks using simple scripts (Bash, PowerShell, Python)
• Collaborate with distributed engineering teams to perform remote admin tasks
• Document repairs, updates, and changes clearly and accurately
• Assist junior technicians as an escalation point
• Support next-generation hardware including liquid-cooled ML/AI systems

Required Skills & Experience

Hardware Expertise

• Experience troubleshooting physical servers in enterprise environments
• Rack & stack, hardware break/fix, RMA, component swaps
• Working knowledge of server diagnostics, POST failures, and remote management tools (iDRAC, iLO)

Networking Fundamentals

• Layer 1/2 troubleshooting
• Cable plant knowledge, patch panels, cable tracing
• Basic understanding of VLANs, LACP, spanning tree (operational, not engineering)

Fiber Skills

• Experience with SM/MM fiber handling
• Cleaning, inspecting, labeling, routing, terminating
• Familiarity with OTDR or similar testing tools

General Technical Skills

• Linux or Windows Server basics
• SSH, CLI navigation
• Basic scripting for automation (PowerShell/Bash/Python)
• Strong documentation and communication skills

Preferred Backgrounds

Candidates with experience from:

• Colocation / data center providers (Equinix, Stack, Digital Realty, CoreSite, Meta, Google, Microsoft)
• Infrastructure or NOC support teams
• Enterprise IT or field technician roles
• Military electronics, communications, or IT signal roles
• Technical college or certifications (A+, Network+, Server+)

Certifications (Nice to Have)

• CompTIA A+
• CompTIA Network+
• CompTIA Server+
• Fiber certifications (BICSI, FOA)

Who Will Succeed in This Role

• Technicians who love hands-on hardware work
• People who enjoy problem-solving and physical troubleshooting
• Individuals who can work independently and manage tasks with minimal oversight
• Candidates who are comfortable in structured, high-uptime environments
• Those who want to grow into advanced data-center, NOC, or systems roles

If you are interested in the opportunity please reach out to with your resume, contact info, and a good time to chat!

EEO Employer

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Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click for more details.

Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Apex team member can provide.